Location: Ubeda
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Top 10 Things to do in Ubeda, Andalucia
Úbeda (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈuβeða]; from Arabic Ubbada al-`Arab and this from Iberian Ibiut) is a town in the province of Jaén in Spain's autonomous community of Andalusia, with some 36,025 inhabitants. Both this city and the neighbouring city of Baeza benefited from extensive patronage in the early 16th century resulting in the construction of a series of Renaissance style palaces and churches, which have been preserved ever since. In 2003, UNESCO declared the historic cores and monuments of these two towns a World Heritage Site.
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1. Holy Chapel of the Saviour
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4.5 based on 565 reviews
This free-standing chapel, the pantheon of Francisco de los Cobos, secretary to Emperor Charles V and his chief advisor in matters of the imperial funds, is a masterpiece by Diego de Siloé; its layout embodies the full funerary symbolism of the rotunda as an evocation of the Holy Sepulchre. Siloé's design was executed by Andrés de Vandelvira, who crafted the entire Sacristy. The result is a church that stands comparison with the finest Italian Renaissance architecture.
Reviewed By jonahNJ - Pennington, United States
This iconic structure in the heart of Ubeda is known as the Holy Chapel of the Saviour or Chapel of El Salvador. However, during my visit I learned that this building is not a church at all. It is actually a mausoleum built between 1536 and 1559. It was commissioned by Francisco de los Cobos y Molina to be used as his family's mausoleum. Because this was so out of the norms of propriety, de los Cobos was required to pay the Pope. The Pope also required that de los Cobos would have to allow the public to enter the building. The interior of the building as gilded and absolutely magnificent! I can only the wealth of a family that afford to build this structure AND pay the Pope in order to obtain permission to construct this building. The detailed work throughout is world class. Unfortunately much of the building was damaged by the civil war and had to be reconstructed by artists and artisans of Ubeda. The front of the interior is the crypt area. At the entrance to this area is a gate topped with four medallions which signify the virtues needed to enter—justice, charity, faith and hope.
2. Plaza Vazquez de Molina
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4.5 based on 585 reviews
Reviewed By RhinoLondon_England - Ottery St. Mary, United Kingdom
This plaza is the historic centre of Ubeda and is surrounded by a most impressive range of classical renaissance churches and palaces. A UNESCO World heritage site, it is the sparkling jewel in the crown of Ubeda. Much of what you see is the result of the work of the mason architect, Vandelvira. An exhibition of his work can be found in the basement of the Palacio de las Cadenas (Correct June 2018).
3. Hospital de Santiago
4. Palacio de Vela de los Cobos
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4.5 based on 110 reviews
5. Palace del Dean Ortega
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4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By solomon5
The transition from palace to parador has been excellent. We had the pleasure of staying here for two nights. Each time we walked through the hallways we saw something new and interesting. Seating in the parador was a bit modern for its origins but did not detract from the architectural details.
6. Museo de Alfareria Paco Tito
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4.5 based on 82 reviews
7. Sinagoga del Agua
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4.5 based on 1,165 reviews
La Sinagoga del Agua has been discovered in 2007 and opened to public visits in 2010 in the monumental city of Úbeda by the family Crespo- López. It is a totally private initiative of restauration of a space hidden into several houses belonging to different families where they were living a normal life, with no idea about the greatness of the place walled into their houses. The visit costs 4,50€ per person (3,50€ kids under 12 and groups over 15 persons). All visits are guided IN SPANISH and last about 30 minutes. We have written information in ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, ITALIAN and BRAILLE Private guided visits are available, booking required, outside of the opening timetable (see calendar on web site) Information and booking: Artificis
Reviewed By 875susano
This was very moving. After seeing many ancient Christian and Muslim houses of worship and artifacts, it was refreshing to visit this gem representing the important presence of the Jewish population of Spain
8. Centro Historico
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4.5 based on 363 reviews
Reviewed By RhinoLondon_England - Ottery St. Mary, United Kingdom
The Plaza Vazquez de Molina is the heart of this the historic town and is surrounded by a most impressive range of classical renaissance churches and palaces. A UNESCO World heritage site, it is the sparkling jewel in the crown of Ubeda. Much of what you see is the result of the work of the mason architect, Vandelvira. An exhibition of his work can be found in the basement of the Palacio de las Cadenas (June 2018). There is also the Hospital de Santiago where many local cultural events take place (Lace making and a dancing schools competition when we were there). The pottery area in the Calle de Valencia is also worth a visit.
9. Santa Maria de los Reales Alcazares
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4.0 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By Kingpaul100 - Malaga, Spain
Steeped in history. Building work commenced 14th century. Reflecting the history of Andalucia- there was originally a mosque on this site. Building has been modified quite a few times over the centuries which makes it very unique.
10. Centro de Interpretacion Olivar y Aceite
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4.0 based on 82 reviews
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